July 26, 2013, 11:34AM

VANCOUVER, WA - July 25, 2013 - Built using an energy-efficient and relatively inexpensive foam-and-concrete construction method, this home in Vancouver will be the first of its kind in the Northwest. The owner, Michael Tausch, built the home as part of a plan to help save the 250-year-old redwood tree in his backyard. which can be seen through what will...

July 26, 2013, 11:34AM

VANCOUVER, WA - July 25, 2013 - Built using an energy-efficient and relatively inexpensive foam-and-concrete construction method, this home in Vancouver will be the first of its kind in the Northwest. Molly J. Smith/The Oregonian

July 26, 2013, 11:34AM

VANCOUVER, WA - July 25, 2013 - Built using an energy-efficient and relatively inexpensive foam-and-concrete construction method, this home in Vancouver will be the first of its kind in the Northwest. The owner, Michael Tausch, built the home as part of plan to help save the 250-year-old redwood tree in his backyard. He hopes the structure will stand for hundreds...

July 26, 2013, 11:34AM

VANCOUVER, WA - July 25, 2013 - (Left to right) Contractor Paul Sibley and LEED accreditors Glenn Waer and Emily Vella head up the stairs of a new home being built out of foam and concrete in Vancouver, WA. The home will be the first of its kind in the Northwest, though the owner and his contractor, Sibley, hope it...

July 26, 2013, 11:34AM

VANCOUVER, WA - July 25, 2013 - (Left to right) Contractor Paul Sibley talks to LEED accreditors Glenn Waer and Emily Vella as Waer and Vella inspect a new home being built in Vancouver, WA. The home is built using an energy-efficient and relatively inexpensive foam-and-concrete construction method, and will be the first of its kind in the Northwest. Molly...

November 03, 2009, 6:45AM

There is a new LEED Certified Platinum luxury complex in town and they are hosting a fabulous Grand Opening party this Thursday evening, November 5, for Indigo @ Twelve West. There will be wine, spirits, food, fashion and home decor to enjoy from local businesses as you tour the gorgeous new West End apartment building and rooftop entertaining space.... Full story »

April 03, 2009, 9:38AM

Stop by Esquire Apartments' OPEN HOUSE today, Friday April 3, Noon - 7pm. Come out to view the new LEED Gold Certified eco-friendly renovation of a 1907 French Baroque building on Park Avenue in downtown Portland, Oregon. Ask about the ★ $200 monthly discount if rented by April 30th. Full story »

April 02, 2009, 2:43PM

I forgot to mention the amazing surround sound system that I got to live with at Esquire Apartments last week! Each unit includes a built-in iPod docking station in every home with 5.1 Surround Sound! Full story »

March 25, 2009, 11:31AM

I thought I would post some photos of the actual unit that I am living in at Esquire Apartments downtown. I am staying in a spacious 2 bedroom model unit. This unit has windows facing North and East. There is also a wall of windows bringing in lots of natural light from the interior open air atrium. I took... Full story »

March 25, 2009, 8:36AM

Yesterday Carl, the owner of Esquire Apartments, took me on a long tour of the entire apartment building, banquet hall, street level restaurant space and all the corridors for office space and staff. Besides all the interesting stories that Carl relayed - my favorite part was the penthouse. It is huge and the outdoor space that will belong to... Full story »

March 24, 2009, 10:17AM

This morning I woke up really well rested. In fact, it was so quiet at Esquire Apartments that I kind of wanted more street noise. I'm the kind of person who can fall right asleep with the lullaby of rattling windows, traffic, rain and sirens. No dice last night. I was in a lovely brick cocoon. Full story »

March 23, 2009, 10:22PM

I am so tired. I spent the day running around getting all of my stuff moved into Esquire Apartments. I ended up stopping by West Elm in the Pearl and grabbing the organic cotton duvet cover that I've had my eye on... plus, I needed it to make the model unit here feel a little more like I actually... Full story »